BIG Magic has completed 500 episodes of its marquee show ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’. The flagship show features actors Kiku Sharda and Vishal Kotian in the titular roles of Akbar and Birbal respectively. The historical comedy aired its 500th episode on 26 September 2016.

Commenting on the achievement, Sharda said, “As one would expect with any special journey, it has been an emotional yet remarkable ride. The character of Akbar, among other characters that I portray on TV, has consistently been the most loved by my fans. It is a moment of joy and celebration for Big Magic and the entire family of ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’ as our efforts have clearly paid off. I can only hope and pray that viewers continue to shower us with love, as they have always done. Looking forward to achieving more such milestones with Big Magic’s historical comedy.”

On the successful completion of 500 episodes of Akbar Birbal, a Big Magic spokesperson said, “It is a moment of pride for the entire BIG Magic family, as we thank the audience for showing so much love and appreciation towards ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’ and its characters. The achievement is a result of the combination of great team work, and more importantly great content. With every passing episode and season, we strive to formulate engaging content which ensures an enjoyable experience for the viewers. Through ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’, we hope to continue catering to the entertainment needs of a large and steadily growing audience base in future as well.”